We tell you about 7 resorts where it is better to relax in Mallorca. Suitable places for parents with children, young people, senior travelers and excursion lovers. Where are the best beaches? Tour prices, pros and cons of Spanish resorts.
Map of resorts and beaches of Majorca
Palma de Mallorca
The capital of the largest of the Balearic Islands is located on the shores of the large and convenient Bay of Palma.
Who suits. Palma is a fashionable resort in Majorca. It is better to relax here for those who love busy streets, good infrastructure, architectural monuments, entertainment and elite beaches. Diving off the coast of Palma is popular with divers.
Prices... Holidays in Palma de Mallorca are expensive. Vouchers to the nearest suburbs of Palma - San Agustin cost from 118 thousand rubles, and in Can Pastilla - from 88 thousand rubles (for two for 7 nights in high season, with a flight from Moscow).
Pros and cons... The resort has many different hotels - from small private apartments to luxury 5 * hotels. Due to the huge number of tourists, transport, port and airport, Palma is noisy. The city beaches are not bad, but there are always crowds of people on the coast. Tourists appreciate Cala Major, a picturesque coastline 4 km west of the city.
Magaluf
The popular party resort is located 18 km from the capital of Mallorca.
Who suits. Bars, clubs and beach discos attract young people to Magaluf. The best DJs in the world come to the parties. Thanks to the amusement park and water park, Magaluf is considered a resort in Mallorca, where it is good to relax with children.
Prices in the club capital of the island is lower than in Palma de Mallorca. In high season, a tour from Moscow for two for 7 nights costs from 80 thousand rubles.
Pros and cons... The sandy beach stretches for 1 km, and there is an embankment along it. It is clean and has everything you need for a comfortable stay by the sea: toilets, showers, changing cabins, restaurants, cafes, souvenir shops and water activities.
Santa ponsa
The small resort town is located 33 km from the airport.
Who suits. In Santa Ponsa, parents with children and elderly tourists are happy to relax. The resort has several golf clubs.
Prices... The cost of hotels is lower than in Magaluf. In high season, tours from Moscow for two for 7 nights cost from 84 thousand rubles.
Pros and cons... Santa Ponsa is not as noisy as Palma de Mallorca and Magaluf, and the coastline and sea water are just as clean. The resort has enough water activities. La Reserva National Park is located nearby.
Port de Soller
In the north-west of Mallorca, surrounded by green mountains, there is a small town famous for its comfortable beaches with the purest white sand.
Who suits. The high level of service, comfortable hotels and villas are popular with older tourists and couples.
Prices... Port de Soller is a rather expensive resort. In high season, a tour from Moscow for two for 7 nights costs from 160 thousand rubles.
Pros and cons... It is only 35 km from the airport to the holiday destination, and 30 km to the main town of the island. Port de Soller has a promenade, famous chain hotels and luxury mansions, cafes with outdoor terraces and exclusive restaurants with the best Spanish cuisine.
Cala d'Or
If you are looking for a better place to relax in Mallorca with children, rent a hotel in a picturesque town located in the southwest of the island, 60 km from the international airport.
Who suits. Cala d'Or is one of the most beautiful places in the Balearic Islands, which is created for a pleasant beach holiday. The child will remember tall palms, green pines, fine sand and sheer coastal cliffs for a long time.
Prices... The cost of hotels, food and services in Cala d'Or is lower than in Palma de Mallorca. Although the beaches are located in different parts of the town, they are easily accessible on foot. Tourists love to photograph the embankment, seagulls and neat resort houses. The most popular place is the Punta de Sa Galera rock ledge.
Portokol
A tranquil resort with a beautiful bay is located 65 km from the capital of the island.
Who suits. In this resort of Mallorca, it is better to relax for lovers of water sports and excursion tourism. There are ancient burial sites, Santueri Castle and ancient catacombs. Young people spend time in nightclubs, kayaking and yachting, diving and snorkeling. Family tourists enjoy swimming in the sea.
Prices at the resort are moderate. In high season, a tour from Moscow for two for 7 nights costs from 90 thousand rubles.
Pros and cons... Vacationers love well-equipped beaches, excellent service, historical sites and cozy hotels. The disadvantage is that it takes an hour and a half to get from the airport to the resort. By the standards of Mallorca, this is quite a long time.
Alcudia
The resort place with the romantic name Alcudia is located in the north-east of the island, 55 km from Palma. It is famous for the sights of the Old Town, the colorful port, comfortable boutique hotels and excellent fish restaurants.
Who suits. In Alcudia, there are no international parties and fuss. The spacious sandy coast is not crowded with tourists, so lovers of nature and measured rest by the sea come here.
Prices in Alcudia are relatively low. At the peak of the tourist season, a tour from Moscow for two for 7 nights costs from 76 thousand rubles.
Pros and cons... The resort is good for a large selection of hotels and apartments, sandy beaches and picturesque coastline. However, Alcudia is a long drive from the airport and there is little entertainment for young people.
Who and where is better to relax in Mallorca
Youth resorts: Palma de Mallorca, Magaluf, Protocol, Peguera and Playa de Palma.
Where to go to Mallorca families with children: Palma de Mallorca, El Arenal, Santa Ponsa, Alcudia, Cala d'Or, Ses Illetas and Porto Cristo.
Where to stay for amateurs cultural and excursion rest: Palma de Mallorca, Alcudia, Protocol and Colony of Sant Jordi.
Resorts for the elderly: Santa Ponsa, Port de Soller, Alcudia, Paguera, Can Pastilla and Port de Pollença.
When is the best time to relax in Mallorca
The Spanish island receives tourists all year round. Majorca is loved for its mild and warm climate. In the cold season, the air temperature is +15 ... + 17 ° С. A really comfortable time at the resorts starts from the end of April to the end of October.
Most tourists come to the island during the beach season - from May to September, when the sea water warms up to +22 ... + 28 ° С. In July and August, the influx of tourists is so great that hotels for this time are booked almost a year before the trip.
